How breastfeeding myths affect mothers' motivation
An Investigation of the Relationship Between Mothers' Susceptibility to Breastfeeding Myths and Their Motivation to Breastfeed
This project will see if believing common breastfeeding myths changes motivation to breastfeed among mothers with babies aged 0–6 months.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 191 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Acibadem University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Ataşehir) |
| Trial ID | NCT07067554 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study at Acıbadem University in Istanbul will enroll mothers of infants aged 0–6 months who have breastfed at least once. Participants will complete questionnaires measuring belief in common breastfeeding myths, breastfeeding knowledge and attitudes, and their motivation and feeding practices. Researchers will analyze associations between endorsement of myths and measures of breastfeeding motivation and early cessation or introduction of other foods. No interventions are given and the study relies on self-reported data, excluding mothers with health conditions preventing breastfeeding or those exclusively formula-feeding.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Mothers with infants aged 0–6 months who have breastfed at least once and are willing to complete questionnaires at Acıbadem University.
Not a fit: Mothers who exclusively formula-feed, have health conditions that prevent breastfeeding, or whose infants are older than 6 months are unlikely to benefit from the findings directly.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If links are found, clearer education targeting specific myths could strengthen mothers' confidence and help increase exclusive breastfeeding rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has separately linked breastfeeding knowledge or motivation to outcomes, but combining myth endorsement and motivation in this way is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Having an infant aged 0-6 months * Having breastfed the baby at least once * Voluntarily agreeing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Having a physical or psychiatric health condition that prevents breastfeeding * Having had a multiple (twin or more) pregnancy * Exclusively formula-feeding the baby
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Ataşehir
- Acıbadem University — Istanbul, Ataşehir, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Güzin Ünlü Suvari
- Email: guzin.unlu@acibadem.edu.tr
- Phone: +902165004429
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.